Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2025 - FREN 350 D100

Global View of Francophone Literatures in North Africa (3)

Class Number: 4817

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    FREN 245.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Focuses on literature written in French across North Africa. The course work will include critical analysis of literary texts and exploration of topics such as identity, language, feminism, family, music, politics, exile, diaspora, religion and sport.

COURSE DETAILS:

This is a third-year introduction to literature course. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of North African Francophone literature, focusing on the texts and the socio-political and historical contexts that give rise to the French language and literatures. The course will also address themes such as identity, language, feminism, family, music, politics, exile, diaspora, religion and sport.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Understand the socio-political and historical context of French in North Africa
  • Discover new authors and texts in French
  • Apply and develop critical thinking skills in French
  • Improve oral and written French on specific topics
  • Grasp various linguistic influences and the mapping on Francophone North Africa

Grading

  • Ateliers de réflexion (in-class) (X3) 30%
  • Travaux personnels (X2) 30%
  • Project final 30%
  • Présence et participation 10%

NOTES:

Grading Notes:

Class attendance is mandatory. Work done in class cannot be done at home.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All necessary material will be in Canvas.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

 

Registrar Notes:

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.